Westlake Boys High School
Year 11 Geography - Extension
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Clarke.
Year 11 Geography Extension
The Year 11 Geography Extension course will offer a view of the physical and cultural (human) world. We will look at interactions between people and the world in which we live.
Year 11 Geography will cover issues that we face at national and global levels as well as looking at solutions to these issues. We will be identifying perspectives and how we can adopt new technologies to improve the world around us. We will investigate 4 main themes.
1) Weather and climate
We will investigate global, national and local climate zones and weather patterns. Students will complete fieldwork research regarding microclimates. This will include a visit to the Tongariro Crossing in Term 1.
2) Extreme Natural Events
We will explain the causes behind Extreme Natural Events, the impacts and responses to these events. Examples of case studies can include tropical cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic activity or avalanches.
3) Population
Population themes include distribution, diversity, change, migration and sustainability. Specific case studies involve the One Child Policy in China, ageing population in Japan, the 'brain drain' from New Zealand to Australia & refugee movements.
4) Environmental management
Students will investigate the causes, impacts and solutions relating to environmental issues. Our study of the Kaipara catchment will be supported by a fieldtrip to research the impacts on land and marine ecosystems.
Entry Criteria
This is a restricted entry course, to gain entry into an Extension course students must:
- be taking an extension course currently or
- request entry into the course as part of the course selection process.
Final entry into extension courses will:
- occur after the End of Year Junior School Examinations
- depends on academic results and/or
- requires the approval of the Deputy Headmaster responsible for extension courses.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required.
There will be charges for the fieldtrips to Takapuna & the Kaipara Harbour.
Pathway
Pathway Tags
Mining Engineer, Survey Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Historian, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Surveyor, Fishing Skipper, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Interpreter, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Translator, Library Assistant, Policy Analyst, Travel Agent/Adviser, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Career Consultant,
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.
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